Blotting device



Dec 25, 1928. 1,696,308

M. E. KEIG BLOTTING DEVICE Filed Feb. 12. 1926 Patented Dec. 25, 1928.

u N 1 TE o: sTA T E S PATENT. OFFICE;

MABsLrALL EDWARD 1mm, of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

BLOTTING DEVICE.

- Application filed February The invention relates to blotting devices. It frequently occursthat it is necessary for a person or official to sign alargenumber of papers or instruments, andthe primary ob ject of the invention is to provide a blotting device which can be conveniently manipulated to quickly blot each signature; This object is attained primarily by providing a device which is attachable to the wrist of the person, so that it will not interferewith the manipulation of the pen, and so that it can be quickly and conveniently shifted to blot the signature or the like.

The invention cons1sts1n the several novel features hereinafter set forth and more par- 9 .comprising a substantially rectangular plate 5 which is adapted to underlie a portion of the wristand the palm of the hand, and to form a stiff back for one or more blotter sheets 6. The margins of the plate are flanged downwardly, as at 17, to retain a sheet of linoleum or the like which forms a cushioned backing for the blotter-s. The latter are cut approximately to the size and shape of the back plate.

The plate 5, preferably of sheet metal, is adapted to be secured in operative position adjacent the wrist of the user by means of a clasp consisting of a pair of arms 9 and 10 which may be'formed of thin strips of metal which have their outer ends looped around rods 11 respectively to pivotally attach'them to the plate Each of the strips 9 and 10 is provided with a shoulder 12 to limit the downward movement thereof, and has its inner end curved, at 13, to facilitate placement of the clasp around the wrist. Each rod 11 extends longitudinally along one of the side margins 7 of the back plate and is secured in tongues 14 which are outstruck from side marginal flanges of said plate. Springs .15 are coiled around the rods 11 respectively, and are provided with loops 16 to yieldingly pressthe clasp strips 9 and 1-0 inwardly. The outer ends of these springs are extended, as at to underlie the corner portions of the blotting sheets 6 to yieldingly 12, 1926. Serial No. 7,757.,

and firmly hold them is fixed to the plate 5.

on the backing 8 which In the use of the device, the back, with blotters secured thereon, is secured to the user by separating-the strips 9 and 10 to receive the wrist of the user, and when released they will clasp and secure the back plate in the desired position, usually with the backplate fitting under the wrist and inner portion of the palm of the users hand. The springs 15 will keep the strips 9 and 10 under pressure, so that the plate and blotter-s can be moved with the hand. Preferably, the blotting device will be secured in such a position so that it will not,

interfere with the desired freedom of movement of the fingers and hand in signing pa- 7 pers or writing, the spring clasps permitting the device to be adjusted longitudinally to the position desired by the individual user. After the signature or writing has been completed, it is only necessary for the user to move his hand a short distance and press the device on the writing or signature to'bring the blotter 6 in cont-act therewith to absorb the excess ink. lVhen it is desired to replace the blot-ting sheets 6, it is only necessary .to force the spring terminal 16 away from the back, whereupon the usedsheets may be removed and replaced by fresh sheets. The invention exemplifies a blotting device which is adapted to be conveniently attached to wrist or hand of the user in position to permit it to be quickly and conveniently shifted to and from the writings to be blotted. Theconstruction is one which may be produced at a low cost, so that the device may be used for advertising purposes, if desired.

The invention is notrto be understood as restricted to the details set forth, since these may be modified within the scope of the appended claims, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Having thus described the invention, what 1 claim as new and desire to secure by Let ters Patent, is: r

1. A blotting device comprising a back, means for holding a blotting sheet thereon, a clasp whereby the back may be removably secured to the wrist comprising a pair of strips pivoted to the sides of the back, and springs applied to the strips to press them into their operative position. i

2. In a blotting device the combination of a back comprising a plate, a cushion held under the plate, coiled springs adapted to hold blotting sheets under the cushion, and a wrist clasp connected to the back.

In a blotting device, the combination of a back, a Wrist-clasp on the back, and springs for pressing the clasp into operative position, provided with terminals extended to hold blotter sheets under the back.

4. In a blotting device, the combination of a back, members forming a. wrist-elasp pivthe members into operative position and with terminals extended to hold blotting sheets under the back.

6. Ina blotting device, the combination of a back, rods mounted at the sides of the bnck, members forming a Wrist-clasp pivotally connectedto the rods. :1 nd springs; coiled :1 round the rods and applied to the members.

7. In a blotting device, the combination of n back, members forming a \vrist clasp, pivotz lly connected to theheclr, said members having shonlders for lin'iiting their inward movement, and springs applied to the 111G111- bers.

Signed atChicago, Illinois, this, 24th dzty of November, 1925.

Mi XRSHALL EDWARD KEIG. 

